Amber Cove, a new port development along the north coast of the Dominican Republic, officially opened on Tuesday with the arrival of its first ship, the 2,754-passenger Carnival Victory. Development by cruise giant Carnival Corp. at a cost of $85 million, the…
30 Manicure Ideas That Will Make You Mad For Matte
While you may have thought matte manicures hit their peak in 2010, the nail pros of Instagram are proving otherwise. Patterns, accents, and different nail shapes prove that this fun lacquer finish is anything but flat.
David Byrne Performs William Onyeabor’s “Fantastic Man” With Pat Mahoney and Sinkane on Fallon
Byrne previewed the upcoming performances alongside the Atomic Bomb Band, which included LCD Soundsystem’s Pat Mahoney, Sinkane, and Money Mark. They wore cowboy hats and performed. On May 2-3, the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House will host the U.S. premiere…
‘Amateur astronauts’ will send a person into space in 2017
Copenhagen Suborbitals currently consists of 50 people — engineers, mathematicians and a kindergarten teacher — who are trying to send a person to space using only off-the-shelf components — the kind you would find in your local hardware store. “All…
Facebook satellite to beam internet to remote regions in Africa
Mark Zuckerberg details plans on how company is ‘exploring ways to use aircraft and satellites to beam internet access down into communities from the sky’ I had gone but a short distance further when what seemed to be an excellent…
Venus Williams managed to avenge Serena’s US Open loss to Roberta Vinci with a three-set win on Friday
Roberta Vinci famously spoiled Serena Williams‘ Grand Slam quest last month in the semifinals of the US Open. And on Friday at the Wuhan Open, the Italian did her best to end Venus’ run. Serving and down double match point…
Less than a quarter of FTSE board members are women
A government report has highlighted the continued but narrowing gender disparity in boardrooms — with just 23.5 percent of FTSE 100 company directors women.
Spend the night at one of these gorgeous church hotels
These incredible houses of worship around the world have been sensitively transformed into luxurious hotels that promise a one-of-a-kind experience. Hardly knowing what she did, she picked up a little bit of stick, and held it out to the puppy;…
They Wear Couture Like A T-shirt
It will readily be seen that in this case the alleged right of the Duke to the whale was a delegated one from the Sovereign. We must needs inquire then on what principle the Sovereign is originally invested with that…
Next generation gadgets for kids: foam furniture, city turds
This simple, lightweight chair is made by slotting together flat sections of plywood. These are then pulled together by fastening elements for a more ergonomic, curved shape. Constructed from recycled cardboard that’s been processed into a pulp, then coloured with natural dyes,…
Kate Hudson stripped down to nothing but her bra and underwear on Instagram on Tuesday
The actress put her smokin’ hot body on display, writing, “This little bra and boyshort with little tiny hearts all over it. She’s been on a roll on social media lately
Here Are The Crazy Games That Made All The Difference In Baseball’s Tightest Races
Sometime this offseason, when you’re staring out the window waiting for spring or you’re watching one of our lesser sports, you’re going to start thinking. The offseason is good for that, and baseball thoughts are usually good thoughts, especially if…
Rock Band 3’s button-heavy Pro Guitar and superfluous keyboard controller
I can’t stop listening to The Protomen. I’ve known about this band and their Mega Man-inspired tunes for years now, but I never really gave them a chance until ”Light Up the Night” popped up during a Rock Band set. Turns…
Ford’s GT Race Car Testing at Daytona Will Make You Extra Happy
In his treatise on “Queen-Gold,” or Queen-pinmoney, an old King’s Bench author, one William Prynne, thus discourseth: “Ye tail is ye Queen’s, that ye Queen’s wardrobe may be supplied with ye whalebone.” Now this was written at a time when…
Back to the Future: Science fiction turns science fact
One of the technological innovations presented in this film was a huge 3D display. As far as this invention is concerned, Hollywood was almost right. I had gone but a short distance further when what seemed to be an excellent…
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve is located just north of the city
St. Augustine is celebrating its 450th anniversary this year, and during my recent visit it was hard not to get swept up in the city’s rich history. But for The Martian, a cinema adaptation of Andy Weir’s self-published bestseller about a…
4+ Hot Professional Surfers We Want to Catch a Wave With
Whether you grew up on Endless Summer, Point Break, Blue Crush, or Johnny Tsunami, chances are, there was a point in your life when you dreamed of surfing.
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